Innovation 30 December 2025

IBM Stock Tumbles After Earnings Beat as Software Slowdown Reignites AI Fears

IBM, Rigetti, D-Wave gain after $2B quantum investment from Washington

The Commerce Department will provide $2.013 billion in CHIPS Act incentives to nine quantum computing companies, taking minority, non-controlling equity stakes in each. IBM will receive $1 billion to establish a quantum foundry subsidiary, while GlobalFoundries gets $375 million. Shares of several quantum firms rose sharply in premarket trading following the announcement.

21 May 2026

Innovation·NYSE:IBM·Quantum Computing

AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Rally Against Dead Zones With Uncommon Satellite Move, Eye Starlink Push

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile announced plans to jointly build a satellite-based network to eliminate U.S. wireless dead zones, aiming to connect ordinary phones directly to satellites. The move follows the FCC’s approval of EchoStar’s $40 billion spectrum sale to SpaceX and AT&T. The carriers have an agreement in principle but have not finalized terms. AT&T reported $31.5 billion in Q1 revenue and $126.4 billion in net debt.

15 May 2026

Innovation·NASDAQ:TMUS·NYSE:T·NYSE:VZ·Space·Technology

D-Wave’s Bookings Spike Keeps QBTS in Play, but the Revenue Math Still Has to Catch Up

D-Wave reported first-quarter bookings of $33.4 million, up nearly 2,000% from a year earlier, driven by a $20 million system sale to Florida Atlantic University. Revenue dropped 81% to $2.9 million, and net loss widened to $18.4 million. QBTS shares closed Monday up 6.47% at $24.03. Operating expenses more than doubled to $56.5 million, partly due to the Quantum Circuits acquisition.

12 May 2026

Innovation·NASDAQ:QBTS·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

IonQ’s $1.8 Billion Quantum Chip Bet Just Cleared a Key Hurdle

SkyWater Technology shareholders approved IonQ’s $1.8 billion acquisition, with 32.6 million shares voting in favor and about 405,000 opposed. The deal, announced in January, gives SkyWater holders $15 cash and $20 in IonQ stock per share. Closing is expected in Q2 or Q3 2026, pending regulatory approval. IonQ recently reported $64.7 million in first-quarter revenue and raised its 2026 forecast.

10 May 2026

Innovation·NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:SKYT·Quantum Computing

BlackBerry Limited’s Hidden QNX Comeback Is Running Inside 275 Million Cars

BlackBerry’s QNX software now runs in over 275 million vehicles and generated $268 million in revenue for fiscal 2026, nearly half the company’s total. The division’s quarterly revenue rose to $78.7 million from $65.8 million a year earlier. BlackBerry posted a $53.2 million profit for the year, reversing a prior loss. QNX faces pressure from larger competitors and open-source alternatives.

2 May 2026

Innovation·NASDAQ:BB·Technology

Bill Ackman’s Uber Bet Just Got a $10 Billion Robotaxi Test

Uber shares rose about 2% Monday, trading near $76.17, after renewed focus on Bill Ackman’s stake and autonomous vehicle plans. Uber and Lucid agreed to buy at least 25,000 Lucid vehicles for robotaxi use, raising Uber’s total Lucid commitment to 35,000 units. An Uber subsidiary will purchase $200 million in Lucid stock. Competition from Waymo, Tesla, and Chinese rivals is intensifying.

27 April 2026

Autonomous Vehicles·Innovation·NYSE:UBER·Stock Market·Technology

Cisco Systems’ Quantum Switch Push Puts Networking Giant in Race for the Next Internet

Cisco unveiled a prototype quantum switch designed to connect different types of quantum computers and sensors over standard telecom fiber at room temperature. The company said tests showed the device preserved quantum information with average degradation of 4% or less. The switch remains a prototype, with broad quantum networks still years away. Cisco shares last traded at $89.01, valuing the firm at about $354.6 billion.

25 April 2026

Innovation·Internet·NASDAQ:CSCO·Quantum Computing·Technology

TSMC Debuts A13, Holds Off on ASML’s High-NA EUV Tools Until 2029

TSMC unveiled its A13 chip technology Wednesday, confirming it will not adopt ASML’s High-NA EUV machines before 2029. The A13 node offers 6% area savings over A14 and maintains design compatibility. TSMC also introduced N2U, a 2-nanometer variant due in 2028. The company is expanding advanced packaging, with a 14-reticle CoWoS platform planned to combine large compute dies and high-bandwidth memory.

22 April 2026

Innovation·NYSE:TSM

Boeing Targets 26 Satellite Deliveries in 2026 With New Resolute Platform

Boeing and Millennium Space Systems unveiled the Resolute mid-class satellite platform and announced plans to deliver 26 satellites in 2026. The move follows pressure from military buyers to accelerate production and comes as Amazon agreed to buy Globalstar for $11.57 billion to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Boeing shares fell about 2.5% in midday New York trading.

16 April 2026

Aerospace·Innovation·NYSE:BA·Satellites·Technology

Uber’s $10 Billion Robotaxi Bet Marks Sharp Shift as Self-Driving Race Heats Up

Uber has committed over $10 billion to robotaxis, with more than $7.5 billion for fleets and $2.5 billion for equity stakes in autonomous driving partners, according to the Financial Times. The company plans to launch robotaxi services in at least 28 cities by 2028 and has signed deals with Baidu, Rivian, and Lucid. Uber did not immediately comment on the reported figures.

15 April 2026

Autonomous Vehicles·Innovation·NASDAQ:BIDU·NASDAQ:LCID·NASDAQ:RIVN·NYSE:UBER·Technology

American Airlines Brings Electronic Boarding Gates to DFW This Summer in First Big U.S. Hub Rollout

American Airlines will introduce electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport this summer, starting with the new Terminal C pier and expanding to Terminal A later in the year. The system, Dormakaba’s Argus Air XS, will automate boarding pass checks and meter passengers onto aircraft. DFW is American’s largest hub and the first major U.S. airport to deploy the technology at scale. The rollout follows a pilot last November.

15 April 2026

Airlines·Innovation·NASDAQ:AAL·Technology

Swarmer Stock Surges Again After IPO as Ukraine-Tested Drone Software Draws Wall Street

Swarmer shares soared 77% to $55 on Wednesday, following a 520% surge from its $5 IPO price. The Austin-based drone software firm raised $14.7 million in its offering, but 2025 revenue fell to $309,920 and net loss widened to $8.5 million. Its software has supported over 100,000 combat missions in Ukraine. The company reported no material business with its main customer going forward.

19 March 2026

Drones·Innovation·NASDAQ:SWRM·Stock Market·Technology

Amazon.com’s Zoox Expands to Dallas and Phoenix as U.S. Robotaxi Race Heats Up

Amazon-owned Zoox will expand self-driving taxi tests to Dallas and Phoenix and open a command hub in Scottsdale, Arizona, raising its U.S. presence to 10 markets. The company will start with retrofitted SUVs and plans to create hundreds of jobs. Zoox awaits further regulatory approvals for broader commercial service. Waymo leads the sector, logging 200 million autonomous miles.

9 March 2026

Autonomous Vehicles·Innovation·NASDAQ:AMZN

AMD teams up with University of Toronto on new AI research lab as chip race heats up

AMD and the University of Toronto opened a new AI and computing research lab, planning to support 100 projects over three years and add new AI servers. AMD shares rose nearly 6% in premarket trading as investors watched its AI chip efforts. The lab joins AMD’s R&D network, which includes MIT and UC Berkeley. Executives also reported recent share sales linked to equity awards.

5 March 2026

Innovation·NASDAQ:AMD

Uber’s new ride-booking kiosks and Adyen expansion spotlight fintech’s 2026 embedded-finance push

Adyen and Uber expanded their payments partnership to include physical kiosks and new markets, with the first kiosk at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The deal adds processing in the UAE, Hong Kong, Caribbean, and local acquiring in Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia. Banks and fintechs are also increasing investment in embedded payments and automation. Industry analysts note a shift toward specialist providers as AI and real-time payment systems grow.

9 February 2026

AMS:ADYEN.AS·Fintech·Innovation·NASDAQ:UBER

Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps as Tallinn showcase spotlights Ukraine-tested drone tech

Ondas shares surged 10.4% to $12.32 Tuesday after announcing a private unmanned-systems showcase in Tallinn, Estonia, featuring technology proven in Ukraine. The stock rebounded from an 8.3% drop Monday as traders awaited further customer updates tied to the event. Ondas recently raised its 2026 revenue outlook and reported over $1.5 billion in cash after a major offering.

27 January 2026

Drone Technology·Innovation·NASDAQ:ONDS·Stock Market

GE Aerospace stock edges up after NASA-backed hybrid-electric engine test milestone

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.4% to $295.06 Monday and gained further after hours following NASA’s release of hybrid-electric engine test results from December. NASA confirmed the modified GE Passport engine ran successfully at GE’s Ohio facility, marking a first for integrated hybrid-electric systems. JPMorgan raised its price target for GE Aerospace to $335. The Singapore Airshow begins next week.

27 January 2026

Aerospace·Innovation·NASA·NYSE:GE·Stock Market·Technology

CES 2026 highlights: Nvidia’s Vera Rubin AI chips and humanoid robots push tech into the real world

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at CES 2026 that Vera Rubin AI chips are in full production, promising a five-fold boost in AI computing. AMD previewed MI500 chips shipping in 2027, while Intel launched Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 PC chips with up to 60% better performance. Hyundai said it will deploy Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robots at its Georgia plant from 2028.

7 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Innovation·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:NVDA·Robotics·Technology

Space Forge sparks plasma on ForgeStar-1 in orbit, pushing semiconductors-in-space closer

Space Forge said it generated plasma aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, marking the first commercial, free-flying in-space manufacturing of its kind. The test, conducted on Dec. 31, demonstrated that key conditions for semiconductor crystal growth can be achieved and controlled autonomously in orbit. The company aims to produce high-performance semiconductor materials for power electronics and communications.

1 January 2026

Innovation·Semiconductors·Space·Technology

Ekso Bionics stock nearly doubles as Applied Digital cloud deal points to ChronoScale pivot

Ekso Bionics shares closed up 94% at $10.58 after announcing a deal outline to combine Applied Digital’s cloud unit with EKSO. Applied Digital would own about 97% of the merged company, leaving EKSO holders with roughly 3% before any deal financing, according to a filing. The stock’s market value reached about $36 million. Traders await definitive terms and SEC filings.

30 December 2025

Cloud Computing·Innovation·NASDAQ:APLD·NASDAQ:EKSO·Technology

Innovation 30 December 2025 - 21 May 2026